Formulation of search terms according to the PICO scheme
| PICO elements | Question | Physician-related | Patient-related |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Who is involved or affected? | Physicians and students at all levels of training and experience. | Patients with bone defects require surgical treatment. |
| Intervention | What is being done or implemented? | Studies and use of 3D-printed models for surgical planning and care. | Integration of 3D-printed models into clinical practice. |
| Comparison | What is it being compared to? | Alternative models used for surgical care. | Implementation of alternative models in clinical practice. |
| Outcome | What is the goal or expected change? | Optimized workflow for creating 3D-printed anatomical models in clinical practice. | A process report using graphical modeling language (BPMN) to improve quality. |
3D: three-dimensional; BPMN: business process model and notation; PICO: population, intervention, comparison, outcome
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